How to turn off DFU mode on Mac

How to turn off dfu mode in mac?

I need to turn it off as I need to do a doftware update in my mac.

MacBook Air 13″, macOS 15.6

Posted on Nov 19, 2025 9:38 AM

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Posted on Nov 19, 2025 9:55 AM

Press and hold the power button on the Mac until it shuts down.

Then press and release the power button to restart your Mac.


How to revive or restore Mac firmware - Apple Support


EDIT - I should probably add that if you actually started the process of the DFU revival then you should let it finish before you force the computer to shut down. There is likely a potential for a critical problem otherwise that might require a visit to Apple service.

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Nov 19, 2025 9:55 AM in response to datalearner

Press and hold the power button on the Mac until it shuts down.

Then press and release the power button to restart your Mac.


How to revive or restore Mac firmware - Apple Support


EDIT - I should probably add that if you actually started the process of the DFU revival then you should let it finish before you force the computer to shut down. There is likely a potential for a critical problem otherwise that might require a visit to Apple service.

How to turn off DFU mode on Mac

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